VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2015 3.G Repair Manual

When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
If a door is not closed properly, the vehicle icon appears in the instrument cluster display showing an
open door ⇒ fig. 15, ⇒ fig. 16, ⇒ fig. 17.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and options, the icon may still be displayed even after the ignition is switched off as long as the key has not been taken out of the ignition. The icon in the in-strument cluster display goes out about 15 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.

Luggage compartment lid

x Do not place any objects on the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler could be damaged.
x If the vehicle must be pushed, do not push against the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler and the luggage compartment lid could be damaged.
NOTICE
Never use the gas strut to hold or clamp a load in place. This can damage the luggage com-partment lid and make it impossible to close.
Display

Opening the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 31 In the remote control vehicle key: Button to unlock the luggage compartment lid.

Fig. 32 Opening luggage compartment lid from the outside.

At temperatures below +32 °F (0 °C), the luggage compartment lid may be difficult to open after you unlock it.
Closing the luggage compartment lid

Fig. 33 Opened luggage compartment lid: Recessed grip for closing.

Make sure that the remote control vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment before closing the luggage compartment lid.

Power windows

Switches in the driver door
Key to fig. 34:
(1) For the rear side windows.
(2) For the window in the driver door and to open or close all other windows at the same time.
(3) For the window in the passenger door.
Opening or closing windows

Function Action
Opening: Press the switch.
Closing: Pull the switch.
Opening the driver door window: Press the - switch.
Closing the driver door window: Pull the - switch.
Opening all windows: Press and hold the - switch until all win-dows open.
Closing all windows: Pull and hold the - switch until all win-dows close.
Stopping automatic movement: Press/pull the respective switch again.

You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or passenger door has not been opened. When the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition and the driver door has been opened, the power windows cannot be opened or closed.
Power windows – features

The windows can freeze to the seals at low outside temperatures and prevent the windows from going down when the vehicle is unlocked or the door is opened. Do not open the door if the window does
not go down slightly ⇒ .
x Lock the vehicle again.
x Remove the ice with deicing spray.
x Unlock the vehicle and retry the function.
x If necessary, repeat until the windows are fully operational.
One-touch opening and closing
The one-touch feature automatically opens/closes a power window all the way. The window switch does not have to be held down/up.
For one-touch opening: Press the switch for the window down briefly as far as it goes.
For one-touch closing: Pull the switch for the window up briefly as far as it goes.
Stopping automatic movement: Pull/press the switch again.
Reactivating the one-touch feature
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or dead and the windows are not completely closed, the one-touch feature will not work and must be reactivated:
x Switch on the ignition.
x Close all windows and doors.
x Pull the - switch up and hold it for at least 2 seconds in this position.
x Release the - switch, pull up and hold again. The one-touch feature is now reactivated.
The one-touch feature can be reactivated for one or more windows at the same time.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power win-dows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or passenger door has not been opened.
NOTICE
The windows must go down slightly when you unlock the vehicle. Otherwise the windows and seals could be damaged when opening the doors.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection may not work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away.
Power window pinch protection

Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing a power window ⇒ . If one-touch window closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the window will stop and go down again.
x Check why the window did not close.
x Try one-touch window closing again.
x If the window meets resistance a second time, so that it stops and goes back down, one-touch closing is deactivated for about 10 seconds.
x If you pull the power window button up all the way and hold it during this 10 second interval, the
window will close without pinch protection ⇒ .
Closing the window without pinch protection
x Try to close the window again within 10 seconds by holding the switch. Pinch protection is turned off for a short distance in the window track!
x If closing takes longer than about 10 seconds, pinch protection is turned on again. The window stops again if there is resistance.
x If the window still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Without pinch protection, power windows will close with enough force to cause serious per-sonal injury.
x Always be careful when closing power windows.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close power windows!
x Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the window frame; injuries may result.